Electronic device stand system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face difficulties in simultaneously using multiple electronic devices like mobile phones and notebook computers due to the challenge of holding and typing with multiple devices, and existing solutions lack comprehensive functionality and cost-effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device stand system comprising a bottom plate, a support plate with a magnetic attachment area, and an angle adjustment member that allows for unfolded, support, and storage configurations, enabling convenient dual-screen interaction by magnetically attaching the mobile phone to the notebook computer, providing flexible fixation and organization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If users hold multiple electronic devices simultaneously, then device functionality is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in holding and typing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice functionalityVSAvoidease of holding and typing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The stand system segments the notebook computer and mobile phone into separate positioned entities, with the notebook providing structural support and the mobile phone positioned independently on the stand. This segmentation allows each device to be optimally positioned for its specific function while maintaining overall system coordination for simultaneous operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stand system acts as an intermediary between the user and multiple devices, providing a fixed positioning structure that eliminates the need for manual holding. The stand mediates the spatial relationship between devices, enabling hands-free operation and typing while maintaining optimal viewing and interaction positions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If a single operation mode stand is used, then device fixation is simplified, but adaptability deteriorates due to limited usage scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestand structure simplicityVSAvoidusage functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The stand system incorporates adjustable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration between multiple operation modes. The angle adjustment mechanism and positionable stand structure enable transitions between different viewing angles and device configurations, adapting to various usage scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple base structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stand system is designed with universal functionality to support multiple operation modes including hands-free operation, typing assistance, and various viewing angles. The same stand structure serves multiple purposes across different usage scenarios, eliminating the need for separate specialized stands for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables convenient simultaneous use of mobile phones and notebook computers, offering improved organization and fixation, enhancing user experience with cost-effective and versatile device management.

Implementation Method 1

use the magnetic suction to adhere to the mobile phone thus providing a dual-screen interactive operation mode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

an adhesive area being disposed on an underside of bottom plate at the connection between the bottom plate and the support plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive bonding: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS12117121B2Electronic device stand system
Publication Date: 2024.10.15 FAN EAGLE
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AI summary

An electronic device stand system and methods of manufacturing can include: a bottom plate; a support plate coupled to the bottom plate with a bottom plate to support plate bendable connection; and an angle adjustment member coupled to the bottom plate and the support plate, the angle adjustment member providing the electronic device stand system with an unfolded configuration, a support configuration, and a storage configuration, and wherein: the angle adjustment member is folded to contact the support plate and extended between the support plate and the bottom plate to maintain an angle between the bottom plate and the support plate when in the support configuration, the angle adjustment member is flat when in the unfolded configuration, and the bottom plate to support plate bendable connection is folded with the bottom plate and the support plate in direct contact when in the storage configuration.